One thing that was so cool was that I could borrow an older Ashford traditional spinning wheel! I was showed how to work it and since I had bought a pound of Shetland/Rhomney mix from one of the members, I went to work with it. Of course, Britney had to try it too and really liked the wheel.
Knowing that I only have it for a month, I have worked everynight almost on the wheel. Got alot to learn but I really love it. So relaxing!!! The roving I bought is very forgiving for a beginner. Here is some of it after I have plyed it and wound it into a ball. 
Looks very folky which is something I really like. I know it is not great but thats okay - gotta practice to get good. I still have more to do and I am hoping I will be able to make a vest with it. Got a knitting class coming up in March. After I do one vest, I am hoping I will be able to use this yarn in the next - won't that be so cool!!!!!!!!
Right now maybe it is alittle thick but it is double plied and there are some thick spots but that is okay. I got more to do and hopefully will improve as time goes on. Maybe will get it right by the time I finish the pound - ha!
One thing I know is when I cut the ties on that pound of roving - it grew and grew, just like Linda said it would! I hope she will have more to sell later on because I would like to do it again when I get a little more uniform in spinning.
This is the best way to enjoy all the cold weather & snow we have had this year!!!
This is the best way to enjoy all the cold weather & snow we have had this year!!!
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Spinning, spinning, spinning... haven't you been weaving anything????
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